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Innovative Therapeutic Services,
Fort Washington, Maryland

School-Based Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Pay as listed: $65k-$80k · Fort Washington, Maryland · pays below the median of 12 Counselor listings (22nd percentile).

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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Job Description

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking compassionate, licensed mental health professionals to join our growing School-Based Mental Health Program serving high school students through our partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you're passionate about working with children, value collaboration, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive clinical team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a member of our School-Based Mental Health team, you will:

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to elementary students in the school setting, with telehealth services provided when clinically appropriate.

Maintain the required minimum weekly billable service expectation while delivering quality, client-centered care.

Complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Develop and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Identify additional service needs and coordinate referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychiatric rehabilitation services (PRP), or other community resources when appropriate.

Collaborate with parents, guardians, teachers, school personnel, and multidisciplinary treatment providers to support student success.

Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with Maryland licensing regulations and organizational policies.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the School-Based Program.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.

Active Maryland License in Good Standing

  • LMSW
  • LCSW-C
  • LGPC
  • LCPC

Lcmft

  • Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully complete federal and state background checks.
  • Professional liability insurance (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Why Join Innovative Therapeutic Services?

At ITS, we believe that supporting our clinicians is just as important as supporting our clients. We are committed to creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Eligible Employees Enjoy

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match for salaried employees
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts through ADP
  • Free continuing education (CEUs) and professional development opportunities
  • Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs working toward advanced licensure
  • Collaborative and supportive leadership team

About Innovative Therapeutic Services

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a Maryland-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since 2009, our multidisciplinary team has helped individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based, client-centered care.

Our partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools allows us to expand access to mental health services by meeting students where they spend much of their day at school.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students within a school setting while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Coordinate with school personnel, parents, and community resources to support student success and treatment goals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and an active Maryland license such as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, or LCMFT. Experience working with children or families is preferred, along with proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionCommunication skillsElectronic health records

Counselor Career Context

Innovative Therapeutic Services, ranks #22 of 30 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,708/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
38 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Innovative Therapeutic Services,

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts